I don’t hate it. In a draft class that isn’t stacked, why not take a chance. Spurs were gonna take him at 8 and that’s why we didn’t trade down. He has a ton of upside
I'm from France and I'm telling you, this kid is the best french prospect in this class. Mark my words. The only french prospect better than him is Nolan Traoré; who's expected to be the number 2 pick next year.
Sam couldn't be more wrong. This draft pick is a B+ at worst. In a draft full of backups and role players, the Hornets took a player with superstar potential. Absolutely the right decision. If u remember correctly, Sam wanted Scoot Henderson over Miller, loved the Bougkight and Kia Jones pick, and was happy trading Jalen Duren for two second round picks. Honestly, Hornets should look to this channel to see what not to do.🤷🏾♂️
Right...dude is 18 putting up reasonable bench numbers against grown men who could probably come off the bench/MAYBE start on non-contender NBA teams. We didn't lose much if he doesn't work out.
I called it, did I not? At first I was for Ron Holland but I fizzled out on him because of his tunnel vision and iffy ball IQ. Then I saw Tidjane and I said, this is our guy. But I wasn't sure Hornets would look his way. They proved me wrong. Hornets just need to help him tighten his handles.
I’m excited to see him develop. He has promise as a shooter and off ball scorer. And I agree if he develops his handle and gets more physical finishing at the rim, he’ll be damn good. He has great energy and instincts on defense from the highlights I’ve seen too.
This doesn’t necessarily mean they’re tanking. I think it just means that the front office didn’t see any of the other available players making an impact either. They see the guy they drafted as having the most long term potential probably out of the players that were left. I think he played better towards the end of the season so you can’t go off his averages either. I watched some of his highlights from the French league playoffs and he was going off..
Ive been a hornets fan my whole life; and im fed up with the way that we draft. Lol. Hope this guy actually pays off. Ill agree this was the year to take a gamble so we will see.
Is grant gone if we are tanking or is it a miles replacement in yr or 2 I hope they ain’t tanking this year I hope he gets more run but try to get the play offs
I'm kinda surprised they took Salaun, but its miles better than taking a horrible fit in Knecht or Clingan. Would rather have had Buzelis, but Salaun has the athleticism to do well.
I’m just happy we didn’t have the chance to grab stephon castle . That dude shot well under 30 percent from 3. At least Tidjane shot over 30 percent . And he’s significantly taller, has a high motor , crazy athleticism and more potential to be a star . Not saying he will be a star . But I like that we took a chance. Now we see what happens later.
I was mad at 1st, but after watching his footage, I can see his upside. I'll trust the front office until they prove otherwise; if they like it, I love it! Purple & teal ALL DAY! LET'S FU*KIN' GO!!!📠🔥🐝
Stretch 4 of the future. Kyle filipowski fell out of the first. Trade up in the second, scoop up the Duke kid and this is a great draft. Bridges is gone or taking a big pay cut.
Hornets will regret not taking a flyer on AJ Johnson here. Might seem like too high, but the talent is there. AJ will be a scorer and solid defender in this league. Him along with Miller and Ball would have been electric.
I think the thought is to add this man as a 3. Bridges is gone most likely. And we know this is a developmental year. So the lineup will be Ball, Miller, Tiduan, Grant Williams and Mark Williams (all ATM of course). But then with this year being developing the top players in the draft next year are more 4s than anything. I like it because this makes the Hornets a tall team from the 1-3
This 1st draft of our new management is important as far as seeing the direction they want to go. But this draft class, to me, isn't all that to base that on. Just call me biased, but I just want us to keep "Miles Bridges", pay the man whatever he wants to keep him here, it's not like we don't have it, so give it. He's expressed that he wants to be here. He's one of the very few players that we've drafted, especially for the low post position, that has panned out for us. We've watched him develope and grow right before our eyes every year he's gotten better. And his ceiling for potential and further growth is through the roof. And he's looked up to and respected in the locker room. We've done this over and over again. Draft players with potential let them go and they ball out elsewhere. If we're going to start a new trend here in Charlotte with new ownership with a new coach and staff. Then let's start with keeping one of our proven own, Miles Bridges, he should be our starting point into this new trend. And that we're committed in bucking the old. That's all I'm saying.
Hornets are NOT tanking... Tidjean does have Giannis lvl potential not in star but in the amount of growth imo.. Cause the kid WINS.. Hes more willing to shoot the 3 (33% 3 is the average 31% isnt terrible), his inside game is solid, and he has great defensive potential.. Outside of that the Hornets need to have Melo and Mark injured again to tank.. Cause otherwise they are easily a legit play in to low playoff seed.. Same team as last year with better coaching wouldve been a play in team..
🐝I know you got that chip on your shoulder and that Hornets pessimism that comes with being a fan for a while, but I think this next season is gonna be a surprise
1984 - They also said that Michael Jordan didn't have a good jump shot and would be very inconsistent as a shooter. At 18, MJ was only 6'4. He grew 2 inches and developed one of the best jumpers ever. The experts also said Lamelo was a liability from deep with a low shot trajectory that would easily get blocked in the nba. I don't recall a single 3 point attempt of his getting blocked
He’s a great defender and a very decent spot up 3pt shooter (36%). He’ll get minutes immediately. His progression curve has been exponential this year, it will continue in the NBA. You don’t know how lucky you are yet… It won’t take 3 years. 1 year… 2 maybe… And then watch out, you’re in for a ride. 😉
As far as numbers are concerned, you're not considering how different European play is. Also, these guys have been falling all over the place and these front offices, whether anybodywants to admit it or not, probably watch a lot more film and in-person games that most of us because it's their job. The truth is almost none of these picks is going to lift a franchise right away, so now's the time to gamble if you're going to do it. Just last year, people were saying Brandon Miller would take awhile to develop and Scoot would immediately impact the game. If there's anything to be learned from that, it's most people don't know what will happen.
I wanted knecth but he fell to 17 lol, so guess we will see…I personally feel like we had a trade back set up and last minute maybe deal fell through and we panic picked cause there was an odd delay even the timer went off and was still delay..
The last 2 years were tank years. This pick says our ownership will no longer draft terrible players little potential. This draft class was trash, drafting youth with amazing potential is the best decision that could have been made.
I’m tired of being an hornets fan, can you please actually try and win for a change. Like at least give us some hope rather than wasting away years of Lamelo and BM career
no tanking Sam... we get our guys healthy, and they play to their abilities, no reason we can't win at least 40 games. We gotta start thinking in terms of lace up and beat the guy in front of you... this subpar my team cant win attitude has to change asap in the media and some of this fanbase ... we gotta stop accepting the "long game" approach, these are professional athletes, they need to show up and put in work to be much more competitive now than 3 years from now.
Knowing Spurs get Hornets pick next draft if they make playoffs. Trying this pick makes Sense, I get It. But Sam, what if Tidjane "Blows Up" to star potentially 🤔😏???
This franchise absolutely refuses to just try to become respectable. All they do is take big swings on projects that have "potential". They never try to build. They are forever trying to go from 0 to 100 in the draft I stead of getting a player that can contribute immediately, even as a rotational player. This is why though I have lived in Charlotte since 99, they are not my NBA team.
Tanking is dumb by the way. We finished with the 3rd best odds to get the first pick this year and wound up with the 6th pick. We've been the worst team in the NBA all time and we've received the first pick 1 time, when we weren't trying to tank (Larry Johnson). I was wondering why I've never been to this channel. I get why I haven't now.
yall not to stop talking numbers it makes you look goofy. the first pick is also from France and averaged 10 points…so uhhh why is it this dude not a 6th pick for averaging one less point at 18 years old
ya'll drafted the rookie the Blazers wanted. Just like last season picking Miller over Scoot. If Charlotte keeps this up, they'll end up in the playoffs. Leaving Portland fans to fight with each other why the Blazers can't win.
I’m sorry but getting rid of a stud player like Bridges in his prime just to so this 18 year old can get minutes would be a massive mistake. Hornets roster isn’t THAT bad when actually healthy. No reason whatsoever to tank.
He’s a proven 7’2 center who recently won a ncaa tournament. You pick him every time even if you don’t need him. You can always trade him for future picks or a player we need. Or keep him. You don’t waste a first round pick for a second round player just in the hopes he’ll be the next Giannis
@alexmendez2910 So you should pick Clingan and just let him rot behind Williams? There was 0 reason to take him when the ownership has already committed to Williams.
@@thezackast2752 what do you mean rot behind Williams? He’ll get playing time for sure. Williams was just out most a season for back problems. And he struggles against teams with big rosters. We need a good second center
I’m intrigued. 6ft9, 9ft standing reach, and promising potential as a shooter/scorer. I’m excited to see the kid develop. But tbh I wanna be bad for one more season since the Cooper Flag draft is coming up.
It's too much talent for tanking. You should already know that. You don't stand out. You offer NOTHING that mainstream Hornet's media isn't already offering. The victory in this draft is that the organization went after long-term weaknesses i.e. size at power forward and a pass first backup point guard.🕺👞 Stop it!
This is DEFINITELY the year to take a gamble in the draft.
Exactly
exactly. With the talent in this class, we literally had nothing to lose. Excited to see how he pans out
I don’t hate it. In a draft class that isn’t stacked, why not take a chance. Spurs were gonna take him at 8 and that’s why we didn’t trade down. He has a ton of upside
If the Spurs were going to take him this is likely a W pick
I don't see this as a tanking year.🤷🏿♂️
Oh yea y’all winning it all
@@izzumspeaks3253 Nah I think we a play in team
@@izzumspeaks3253 we don't have to "win it all" to not tank, you sound stupid.
@@adffasfafsasfasfafs1533fym play in team wtf did your team add or change to be a play in team
I'm from France and I'm telling you, this kid is the best french prospect in this class. Mark my words. The only french prospect better than him is Nolan Traoré; who's expected to be the number 2 pick next year.
you know ball
Over Sarr?
@@TheBrothersBlue Over Sarr.
@@serge6885 may I ask what particular traits?
Sam couldn't be more wrong. This draft pick is a B+ at worst. In a draft full of backups and role players, the Hornets took a player with superstar potential. Absolutely the right decision. If u remember correctly, Sam wanted Scoot Henderson over Miller, loved the Bougkight and Kia Jones pick, and was happy trading Jalen Duren for two second round picks. Honestly, Hornets should look to this channel to see what not to do.🤷🏾♂️
Right...dude is 18 putting up reasonable bench numbers against grown men who could probably come off the bench/MAYBE start on non-contender NBA teams. We didn't lose much if he doesn't work out.
Sam he’s
A. 6’9”
B. Small Big
C. Most likely has the fundamentals ie
1. Shoot free throws
2. Shoot threes
So yeah we got a sleeper pick!!!
a sleeper at 12/13 but not at the 6th pick.
He got no handle apparently 😅 pls not a ghost player that gets sent to G league and never comes back. This shit got me 🌀lmaoo
In his highlights, Tidjean, he is quick and agile
I really like this pick!! This guy will dominate in the NBA. Hornets know what they are doing. We will probably be in the Lottery again next year.
Yeah hornets still want to suck next season
@benserkowski4663 They will probably suck next year. Who Cares!! They are going to be fine, dude. Just pick another team!!!
I called it, did I not? At first I was for Ron Holland but I fizzled out on him because of his tunnel vision and iffy ball IQ. Then I saw Tidjane and I said, this is our guy. But I wasn't sure Hornets would look his way.
They proved me wrong. Hornets just need to help him tighten his handles.
I’m excited to see him develop. He has promise as a shooter and off ball scorer. And I agree if he develops his handle and gets more physical finishing at the rim, he’ll be damn good. He has great energy and instincts on defense from the highlights I’ve seen too.
This doesn’t necessarily mean they’re tanking. I think it just means that the front office didn’t see any of the other available players making an impact either. They see the guy they drafted as having the most long term potential probably out of the players that were left. I think he played better towards the end of the season so you can’t go off his averages either. I watched some of his highlights from the French league playoffs and he was going off..
Ive been a hornets fan my whole life; and im fed up with the way that we draft. Lol. Hope this guy actually pays off. Ill agree this was the year to take a gamble so we will see.
Please resign bridges
Dalton K was the man for the Hornets. He’s ready to play now
Is grant gone if we are tanking or is it a miles replacement in yr or 2 I hope they ain’t tanking this year I hope he gets more run but try to get the play offs
The thing is, Charles Lee never said Playoffs for next year.
I believe he’s going to shock a lot of people!! He’s 18 and really can do everything with a lot of potential! If you really know basketball frfr
I'm kinda surprised they took Salaun, but its miles better than taking a horrible fit in Knecht or Clingan. Would rather have had Buzelis, but Salaun has the athleticism to do well.
Buzelis and knights would been alot better picks but this one isn't bad ig
I’m just happy we didn’t have the chance to grab stephon castle . That dude shot well under 30 percent from 3. At least Tidjane shot over 30 percent . And he’s significantly taller, has a high motor , crazy athleticism and more potential to be a star . Not saying he will be a star . But I like that we took a chance. Now we see what happens later.
I was mad at 1st, but after watching his footage, I can see his upside. I'll trust the front office until they prove otherwise; if they like it, I love it! Purple & teal ALL DAY! LET'S FU*KIN' GO!!!📠🔥🐝
Stretch 4 of the future. Kyle filipowski fell out of the first. Trade up in the second, scoop up the Duke kid and this is a great draft. Bridges is gone or taking a big pay cut.
Hornets will regret not taking a flyer on AJ Johnson here. Might seem like too high, but the talent is there. AJ will be a scorer and solid defender in this league. Him along with Miller and Ball would have been electric.
our dearth in young talent was at the 4 spot and he fills that role. see him being in Charlotte and posting Giannis rookie year type numbers
I’ll be at the california classic to get the first look at salaun next month excited to see what he can bring to the team.
Bro dalton, Donavan, and buzeliz were right there
This guy will be better than those 3 watch
I REALLY wanted Buzelis ngl. But I’m excited to see Tidjane develop. I think he has a lot of potential. I’m not mad at it.
I think the thought is to add this man as a 3. Bridges is gone most likely. And we know this is a developmental year. So the lineup will be Ball, Miller, Tiduan, Grant Williams and Mark Williams (all ATM of course). But then with this year being developing the top players in the draft next year are more 4s than anything. I like it because this makes the Hornets a tall team from the 1-3
This 1st draft of our new management is important as far as seeing the direction they want to go. But this draft class, to me, isn't all that to base that on. Just call me biased, but I just want us to keep "Miles Bridges", pay the man whatever he wants to keep him here, it's not like we don't have it, so give it. He's expressed that he wants to be here. He's one of the very few players that we've drafted, especially for the low post position, that has panned out for us. We've watched him develope and grow right before our eyes every year he's gotten better. And his ceiling for potential and further growth is through the roof. And he's looked up to and respected in the locker room. We've done this over and over again. Draft players with potential let them go and they ball out elsewhere. If we're going to start a new trend here in Charlotte with new ownership with a new coach and staff. Then let's start with keeping one of our proven own, Miles Bridges, he should be our starting point into this new trend. And that we're committed in bucking the old. That's all I'm saying.
Hornets are NOT tanking... Tidjean does have Giannis lvl potential not in star but in the amount of growth imo.. Cause the kid WINS.. Hes more willing to shoot the 3 (33% 3 is the average 31% isnt terrible), his inside game is solid, and he has great defensive potential..
Outside of that the Hornets need to have Melo and Mark injured again to tank.. Cause otherwise they are easily a legit play in to low playoff seed.. Same team as last year with better coaching wouldve been a play in team..
We're not tanking
Yall going be surprised how good this kid going be. I was speaking on this kid before the draft and people look at me and said “Who”?
🐝I know you got that chip on your shoulder and that Hornets pessimism that comes with being a fan for a while, but I think this next season is gonna be a surprise
Gotta remember hes the youngest player in the lottery. Crazy potential and time to develop. Great fit as well.
2 of there players they wanted went 4 and 5 who else were they meant to take?
1984 - They also said that Michael Jordan didn't have a good jump shot and would be very inconsistent as a shooter. At 18, MJ was only 6'4. He grew 2 inches and developed one of the best jumpers ever. The experts also said Lamelo was a liability from deep with a low shot trajectory that would easily get blocked in the nba. I don't recall a single 3 point attempt of his getting blocked
Unexpected. French invasion.
just shows how terrible this draft is.
@@Hooderaw This kid is the best french prospect in this class. Mark my words.
Also jokic was pick 50’s lol
He’s a great defender and a very decent spot up 3pt shooter (36%). He’ll get minutes immediately. His progression curve has been exponential this year, it will continue in the NBA. You don’t know how lucky you are yet… It won’t take 3 years. 1 year… 2 maybe… And then watch out, you’re in for a ride. 😉
As far as numbers are concerned, you're not considering how different European play is. Also, these guys have been falling all over the place and these front offices, whether anybodywants to admit it or not, probably watch a lot more film and in-person games that most of us because it's their job. The truth is almost none of these picks is going to lift a franchise right away, so now's the time to gamble if you're going to do it. Just last year, people were saying Brandon Miller would take awhile to develop and Scoot would immediately impact the game. If there's anything to be learned from that, it's most people don't know what will happen.
I wanted knecth but he fell to 17 lol, so guess we will see…I personally feel like we had a trade back set up and last minute maybe deal fell through and we panic picked cause there was an odd delay even the timer went off and was still delay..
I’m must be a casual, never heard of the guy but I hope he’s good
The last 2 years were tank years. This pick says our ownership will no longer draft terrible players little potential. This draft class was trash, drafting youth with amazing potential is the best decision that could have been made.
If Clifford wants him, he gets a pass. Cliff knows ball.
I’m tired of being an hornets fan, can you please actually try and win for a change. Like at least give us some hope rather than wasting away years of Lamelo and BM career
Next giannis is a joke...rookie giannis wasn't even expected to become what giannis is....let alone pre draft 18 year old giannis....
What's up with this Reggie Jackson deal on top of drafting a short ass PG in the second round... are these tanking moves?
When have we ever tanked and it actually worked.
no tanking Sam... we get our guys healthy, and they play to their abilities, no reason we can't win at least 40 games. We gotta start thinking in terms of lace up and beat the guy in front of you... this subpar my team cant win attitude has to change asap in the media and some of this fanbase ... we gotta stop accepting the "long game" approach, these are professional athletes, they need to show up and put in work to be much more competitive now than 3 years from now.
What are the Hornets doing?
It prononciation salin in french no salon
Knowing Spurs get Hornets pick next draft if they make playoffs. Trying this pick makes Sense, I get It. But Sam, what if Tidjane "Blows Up" to star potentially 🤔😏???
WHO?
This franchise absolutely refuses to just try to become respectable. All they do is take big swings on projects that have "potential". They never try to build. They are forever trying to go from 0 to 100 in the draft I stead of getting a player that can contribute immediately, even as a rotational player. This is why though I have lived in Charlotte since 99, they are not my NBA team.
Tanking is dumb by the way. We finished with the 3rd best odds to get the first pick this year and wound up with the 6th pick. We've been the worst team in the NBA all time and we've received the first pick 1 time, when we weren't trying to tank (Larry Johnson). I was wondering why I've never been to this channel. I get why I haven't now.
All the comments of these web General Managers is interesting.
I feel for the 1 hornets fan out there....
yall not to stop talking numbers it makes you look goofy. the first pick is also from France and averaged 10 points…so uhhh why is it this dude not a 6th pick for averaging one less point at 18 years old
he definitely a project but you gotta sign miles back… because if Lamelo gets hurt this year is already over
LaMelo is going to make him change his hairstyle.
French Kai jones
Don’t forget about Poku
He’s the next Giannis. Mark my words. For once the Hornets did not fuck this up…. So sad for my Spurs… 😢
ya'll drafted the rookie the Blazers wanted. Just like last season picking Miller over Scoot. If Charlotte keeps this up, they'll end up in the playoffs. Leaving Portland fans to fight with each other why the Blazers can't win.
We can't tank no more we failed like twice 2020 2023
They def letting Miles walk
They didn’t take someone he wanted so the Hornets must be tanking. They been tanking for years 😂
I’m sorry but getting rid of a stud player like Bridges in his prime just to so this 18 year old can get minutes would be a massive mistake. Hornets roster isn’t THAT bad when actually healthy. No reason whatsoever to tank.
First from SC ❤
To be fair, this draft was crap. There were no stars in this draft. Why not take a chance.
Y tf would you want Clingan
He’s a proven 7’2 center who recently won a ncaa tournament. You pick him every time even if you don’t need him. You can always trade him for future picks or a player we need. Or keep him. You don’t waste a first round pick for a second round player just in the hopes he’ll be the next Giannis
Cuz mark Williams can’t stay healthy and clingan is 7’2 sure fire 12 and 10 guy, and if mark does get healthy we would have twin towers
@alexmendez2910 So you should pick Clingan and just let him rot behind Williams? There was 0 reason to take him when the ownership has already committed to Williams.
@@alexmendez2910Exactly 💯
@@thezackast2752 what do you mean rot behind Williams? He’ll get playing time for sure. Williams was just out most a season for back problems. And he struggles against teams with big rosters. We need a good second center
I’m intrigued. 6ft9, 9ft standing reach, and promising potential as a shooter/scorer. I’m excited to see the kid develop. But tbh I wanna be bad for one more season since the Cooper Flag draft is coming up.
clingon sux honestly...
Love this pick…but Kai jones vibes
Naw he better than kia but a 6 pick should been dalton or clinagan
@@jerrelllee1879 I hope he plays basketball better than Kia
@@jerrelllee1879 I hated the idea of Dalton on our roster so much I am just excited we didn’t go with him honestly
@@jerrelllee1879dalton went 17th and u wanted him at 6😂😂
@@jerrelllee1879 I watched a good Dalton game in person and walked away noticing him being good but not a high upside really good 23 year old
We are definitely tanking. Spurs have the Hornets 1st round pick if they make the playoffs.
Useless franchise. Just imagine their choice in a midst of better talents.
Another rebuilding season
We should tank one more year than get cooper Flagg then will multiple chips
Tanking > playoff run.
Hornets already miss Mitch Kupchak. This new GM looks cool but does not appear to make sound basketball decisions.
Dalton knecht instead
Sign and Trade Miles Bridges
I literally couldn't wait when we were on the clock...and then..... Hornets..... Adam Morrison happened...AGAIN
It's too much talent for tanking. You should already know that. You don't stand out. You offer NOTHING that mainstream Hornet's media isn't already offering. The victory in this draft is that the organization went after long-term weaknesses i.e. size at power forward and a pass first backup point guard.🕺👞 Stop it!